Kim Jong Il's election as general secretary of the WPK was a noteworthy event for development of the WPK and accomplishment of socialism and the cause of independence against imperialism, he said, and went on:

Kim Jong Il developed the WPK into the party which organizes and guides all victories of the Korean people for a long time with his outstanding idea and tested leadership.

He authored a lot of works giving perfect answers to all problems arising in the party building and activities to lay a strong foundation for the development of the WPK.

His theory on party building and leadership exploits serve as a genuine textbook for all progressive parties.

The Korean people hold Kim Jong Il in high esteem as eternal general secretary of the WPK.

The idea of party building and leadership exploits by President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are shining brilliantly and the might of the WPK has been strengthened in every way thanks to the respected Marshal Kim Jong Un.